Is $2,000 to replace capacitor, contactor, and clean AC unit a fair price?
Project Details
My AC went out a few weeks ago. A technician came out and suggested the capacitor was part of the issue. I found the quoted price for the repair to be high, so I attempted to replace the capacitor myself. However, the AC is still not running, and I'm unsure if I wired something incorrectly or if there's another issue like the motor. I've since tried a different contactor and believe the previous one might not have matched exactly.
Quote Details
This quote is for the replacement of an AC capacitor and contactor, along with a cleaning of the AC unit. The breakdown of costs is as follows: - Capacitor replacement: $500 - Contactor replacement: $500 - AC unit cleaning: $800
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Category
HVAC
Price
$2,000
Quote Date
June 26, 2025
Location
Colorado
Fuel type
Electric
System type
Air conditioner
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